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George Staveteig

George Staveteig

May 10, 2016

George K. Staveteig, 85, Thompson, ND, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in Valley Memorial Homes, Eldercare Center,  Grand Forks, ND. George was born on the family farm near Thompson on May 27, 1930, the son of Ole and Mable (Stundahl) Staveteig. He attended Walle #77 country school and graduated from Central High School, Grand Forks. George married Elizabeth (O’Hearn) on...

Dorothy T. Hulteng

Dorothy T. Hulteng

May 8, 2016

  Dorothy T. Hulteng, 85, East Grand Forks, MN, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Dorothy Tweet was born April 29, 1931 in Aberdeen, SD, the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Hofto) Tweet.  She grew up in Grand Forks, ND, and graduated from Central High School.  She then earned a BA degree from the University...

Skyler Olivia Syrup

Skyler Olivia Syrup

May 5, 2016

Skyler Olivia Syrup was born February 23, 1998, in Grand Forks, the daughter of Steve & Jodi King Syrup.  She was joined by a sister, Amelia three years later.  She attended Kelly Elementary, Schroeder Middle School and finally Red River High School where she was to graduate with honors on June 5, 2016.  She died at home on May 5,...

Allan "Andy" Moen

Allan "Andy" Moen

May 4, 2016

Allan K. “Andy” Moen, 90, Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.  Allan Kenneth Moen, the son of Adolph and Manghild (Eilertson) Moen was born April 20, 1926 on the family farm near McCanna, North Dakota.  Allan graduated from Larimore High School in 1944 and attended UND for one year.  Allan Moen and Alice...

Chester Filipski

Chester Filipski

May 4, 2016

  Chet Filipski, age 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in East Grand Forks, MN on May 4, 2016.   He was born the son of Chester and Josphine (Kitlas) Filipski on September 18, 1944. Chet grew up in Scranton, PA, graduating from Scranton Tech in 1962.  In 1964, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.  Chet...

Gerald Lee Voiss

Gerald Lee Voiss

May 1, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Voiss, 77, of Grand Forks, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Jerry was born August 24, 1938, to Peter & Elsie (Styrlund) Voiss in Grand Forks.  He was the youngest of 12 children and graduated from GF Central High School and went on to complete C.T.I. He entered the US Air...

Clarence A Moe

Clarence A Moe

Apr 30, 2016

  Clarence A. Moe, 99, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Clarence Myhre was born September 4, 1916 at Edmore, ND, the son of Carl and Anna (Kittelson) Myhre. Clarence’s mother passed away when he was only 2 years old. Because of this, he was raised by Halvor and Ingaborg Moe. Clarence...

Jerry B Smith

Jerry B Smith

Apr 27, 2016

Gerald Louis Smith (Jerry Smith) was born on July 20, 1955 in Grand Forks, ND to Joe Smith and Bella Rose (LaFontaine) Smith.  Jerry grew up and attended school in Grand Forks, ND.  He was once married to Beverly Krese. Together they had four children: Allan John Krese, Paul F. Smith of Grand Forks, ND, Lisa Smith (Deceased), and Amanda...

Norma "Kay" Pearson

Norma "Kay" Pearson

Apr 25, 2016

Norma Kay (Holte) Pearson, 82, went Home to Jesus peacefully early Monday morning, April 25, 2016, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A gentle soul who found pleasure and contentment in simple things, Kay was born June 1, 1933, in Grand Forks to Jonas “Joe” & Norma (Gerber) Holte.  A lifelong resident of Grand Forks, she was Baptized,...

Lillian "Lillie" Purcell

Lillian "Lillie" Purcell

Apr 24, 2016

Lillian M. “Lillie” Purcell, 88, of Grand Forks, ND, went to be with Jesus Sunday, April 24, 2016, in the presence of her loving family at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.  Lillian Mae Smestad, the daughter of Even and Katherine (Nelson) Smestad was born May 4, 1927 in Niagara, North Dakota.  Lillian grew up on a farm near Niagara, ND...

Jeanne Kay Breidenbach

Jeanne Kay Breidenbach

Apr 23, 2016

Jeanne Kay (McMenamy) Breidenbach, 60, of Reynolds, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Altru Hopital in Grand Forks. Jeanne was born September 29, 1955, in Grand Forks, the daughter of Robert & Laverne (Stinar) McMenamy.  Growing up in Grand Forks she graduated from Central High School in 1973. Following high school she attended Aaker’s Business School. Her professional...

Corinne "Queenie" Alphson

Corinne "Queenie" Alphson

Apr 18, 2016

Corinne Arlette Johnson Alphson, 89, of Little Rock, AR and formerly of Grand Forks, N.D. died peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, AR. Corinne was affectionately called “Queenie” by her friends and family.Corinne was born November 4, 1926 in Grand Forks, N.D. the daughter of George and Blanche (Shideler) Johnson. Corinne’s childhood was...

Adella Steffl

Adella Steffl

Apr 18, 2016

  Adella “Del” Marie Steffl left this world on Monday, April 18, 2016 following a short stay at Woodside Village, to join her beloved husband Kenneth and daughter Karen Kulzer. Adella Marie Schouviller was born on Feb. 21, 1925 and was raised on the family farm near Mahnomen, MN, one of 10 children.   She married Kenneth Steffl on June 10, 1947,...

Jacob Randahl McClintock

Jacob Randahl McClintock

Apr 16, 2016

No services are planned.  

Brent Timothy Olson

Brent Timothy Olson

Apr 14, 2016

Brent Timothy Olson, 31, Northwood, formerly of Grand Forks, died Thursday, April 14, 2016. Brent was born May 5, 1984 in Grand Forks, the son of Marc and Renee (Yutrzenka) Olson.  He attended school in Grand Forks, graduating from Red River High School in 2002. He then went to Northland and received his Welders certificate in 2004. In 2009 Brent...

Colleen Joy Denault

Colleen Joy Denault

Apr 14, 2016

Colleen Joy Denault, 64, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at her home in Grand Forks, ND. Colleen was born April 8, 1952, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Floris & Audrey (Lichtenbarger) Puppe.  She grew up and attended schools in St. Thomas, ND. She also attended Aaker’s Business College. She married Allen Denault and together they had one...

Helen Irene McGiffin

Helen Irene McGiffin

Apr 10, 2016

Helen Irene (Andrews) McGiffin, age 89, passed away peacefully at home with her family in Grand Forks on the morning of April 10th, 2016. Helen was born on April 4th, 1927 in Winnipeg, MB to Edna and Angus Andrews. She attended Wellington and General Wolfe schools in Winnipeg. She began working as a live-in housekeeper at the age of 14...

Gregory Knutson

Gregory Knutson

Apr 9, 2016

Gregory "Greg" Knutson, 64, Grand Forks, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 in his home at Linden Place Apartments. Greg Knutson was born October 30, 1951 to Doris (Kordahl) and Jerome T Knutson Sr. in Grand Forks, ND.  Greg attended Agassiz in Grand Forks for Twenty years. He participated in Special Olympics and loved all sports, especially basketball. He enjoyed going...

Ruby A Blair

Ruby A Blair

Apr 8, 2016

  Ruby A. Blair, 99, Grand Forks, ND died Friday, April 8, 2016 in Valley Memorial home Eldercare. Ruby Aldrie Steenerson was born February 8, 1917 in Fertile, MN. She was the 5th of 9 children born to Steener and Laura (Quanrud) Steenerson. At a young age, she moved with her family to Grand Forks where she attended Central High School....

Darlyne L. Hariman

Darlyne L. Hariman

Apr 8, 2016

Darlyne Lee (Hamilton) Hariman was the daughter of Robert E. and Edna B. (Cooper) Hamilton.  She was born  April 11, 1924 in Nelson County, North Dakota and attended schools in the Dahlen area.  She attended Minot State University and graduated from the University of North Dakota  in 1947.   She married Donald G. Hariman in 1947 and worked in retail and...